On September 7, 2025, at 2:08pm EST, the cosmos delivers a Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces at 15°22’. As a total eclipse, this lunation carries amplified energy—intense, karmic, and transformative. Positioned in the very heart of Pisces, it calls us to confront the tension between the longing for escape and divine union (Pisces), and the call to ground into reality and responsibility (Virgo).
The tarot archetypes guiding this eclipse are powerful: The Devil and The Fool. Together, they describe the spiritual fork in the road many of us are facing. The Devil reveals attachments, illusions, and the chains of toxic or codependent cycles. The Fool, by contrast, urges us toward liberation, a leap of faith, and a fresh beginning. We may feel torn—pulled back into karmic patterns yet simultaneously called toward something new, unknown, and free.
This eclipse is a North Node eclipse, aligning directly with destiny and our higher purpose. Whatever unfolds under this lunation is not random—it is fated. It asks us to move beyond old comfort zones and into the soul growth we came here to embody.
Virgo–Pisces Axis: Earthly Duties vs. Divine Longing
This eclipse unfolds along the Virgo–Pisces axis, one of service, healing, and devotion. These two signs may appear opposite, but they are mirror reflections of one another.
Virgo seeks to refine, improve, and anchor us in tangible reality. Ruling the 6th house, it governs wellness, daily routines, and our duty to care for self and others. Virgo’s shadow can slip into over-analysis, self-criticism, or an obsession with perfection.
Pisces seeks to merge with the divine, dissolve ego boundaries, and embrace something greater than itself. Yet in its shadow, Pisces drifts into avoidance, illusions, or martyrdom.
This eclipse leans heavily toward Pisces energy, with the Sun in Virgo acting as a spotlight, exposing illusions and escapism. It asks us to stop hiding from the truth and face our unmet desires head-on.
Importantly, this is part of a two-eclipse sequence: this Pisces Lunar Eclipse sets the stage, while the Virgo New Moon Eclipse at 29° on September 21 will bring resolution and closure. Whatever is revealed now will come full circle in two weeks.
Eclipse Aspects & Tarot Archetypes
Moon in Pisces conjunct North Node (3rd House)
Tarot: Moon (reversed), Judgement
A fated moment of truth. Communication, revelations, and hidden truths may surface. You may hear or see something that changes your perspective forever.
Semi-square Pluto retrograde in Aquarius (2nd House)
Tarot: Magician (reversed), Knight of Cups (reversed)
Old wounds around self-worth, finances, and control rise to the surface. Manipulation or illusions tied to resources or emotional dependency may be exposed.
Trine Lilith in Scorpio (11th House cusp of 12th)
Tarot: Knight of Wands/Page of Swords, Moon/Five of Wands
Shadow truths within friendships, soul tribes, or collective spaces. Power struggles and jealousy may surface, but also the chance for authentic intimacy and truth-telling.
Sextile Priapus in Taurus (5th House)
Tarot: The Moon, The World
A karmic cycle around love, romance, or creative expression nears completion. A desire for deep union is present, but Taurus asks for embodiment and stability rather than fleeting fantasy.
Opposition to Sun, Mercury, and South Node in Virgo (9th House)
Tarot: Judgement/High Priestess, Wheel of Fortune/High Priestess
The tension between knowledge vs. intuition, structure vs. surrender. Over-analysis may block the flow of divine wisdom. A reminder that perfection is not the goal—embodiment is.
Quincunx Venus in Leo (8th House)
Tarot: Wheel of Fortune/Three of Swords, Devil/Ace of Cups
Karmic feminine energy is strong here. Venus in the 8th house highlights intimacy, shared resources, and transformation. A karmic attachment may feel magnetic yet binding, much like a Queen of Wands reversed—powerful, but distorted.
Most Affected Signs
While everyone will feel the eclipse in some way, certain signs are in the direct line of impact:
Pisces & Virgo (10° - 20° especially) – You are at the center of this eclipse. Expect revelations about relationships, purpose, and the balance between reality and illusion.
Gemini & Sagittarius – The mutable squares create tension in your path forward. Expect shifts in communication, beliefs, and travel or learning paths.
Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus, & Leo – With strong aspects activating your fixed houses, you may feel karmic closures in finances, love, friendships, or creative pursuits.
Cancer & Capricorn – Subtle but powerful influence around your work-life balance, home foundations, and emotional security.
Integration Tips
Ground the energy – Eclipses can feel overwhelming. Anchor into your body with breathwork, grounding rituals, and time in nature.
Discern illusion from truth – With strong Pisces influence, clarity may be clouded. Ask: is this real, or am I projecting a fantasy?
Release toxic attachments – The Devil archetype calls out the patterns, relationships, or habits keeping you chained. Name them, and begin the process of letting go.
Honor your soul’s longing – The Fool reminds us not to stay trapped in fear. Trust the call of your higher path, even if it requires vulnerability.
Remember the cycle – What is revealed now will culminate at the Virgo New Moon Eclipse on September 21. Be patient; the story is still unfolding.
Closing Reflections
This Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces is a turning point in the collective journey. It exposes illusions while opening the door to a higher path. Between the Devil’s grip and the Fool’s leap, we are asked: will we stay chained to old cycles, or surrender to the unknown and walk into destiny?
The Virgo–Pisces polarity reminds us that both dream and duty are sacred. True devotion is not about escaping reality—it is about embodying the divine within it.
The eclipse portal is open. The truth is unavoidable. Trust what rises from the depths of your soul.
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